Trust Business Manager - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Are you an experienced School Business Manager or Bursar looking for your next challenge?Do you have a strong track record of managing finance, HR, operations, and premises across multiple school settings?If so, this ongoing interim opportunity within a small and supportive trust of schools in Wigan could be the ideal next step in your career.Your new roleAs the Trust School Business Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational business functions across a small group of schools. You'll work closely with headteachers and trust leaders to ensure financial sustainability, compliance, and efficient resource management. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires a confident, proactive professional with previous experience in a similar multi-school or trust-based position.This is an ongoing interim role, starting as soon as possible, with flexibility around working patterns for the right candidate. A DBS on the update service would be highly advantageous.Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Leading on budget planning, monitoring, and reporting across the trust, ensuring compliance.
• Operational Oversight: Managing contracts, procurement, and service-level agreements to ensure value for money and operational efficiency.
• Premises & Health and Safety: Overseeing site management across all trust schools, ensuring buildings are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with health & safety legislation.
• HR & Payroll Coordination: Supporting recruitment, staff records, and payroll processes in collaboration with school leaders and external providers.
• Strategic Planning: Contributing to trust-wide development plans, risk assessments, and long-term financial forecasting.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensuring policies and procedures are up to date and aligned with statutory requirements, including safeguarding and GDPR.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with governors, trustees, and external agencies to support trust-wide initiatives and reporting.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a School Business Manager, ideally within a multi-school or trust setting
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of school funding and compliance frameworks
• Experience managing premises and health & safety across school sites
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to managing complex workloads
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Interim Trust School Business Manager role in Wigan, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us today.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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